amend 2021 tax return

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March 22, 2022
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How do I amend my 2021 tax return?

DoninGA

Level 15

An amended return, Form 1040-X, can only be printed and mailed to the IRS if the original tax return was not e-filed. The IRS will take up to 16 weeks or longer to process an amended tax return.

Before starting to amend the tax return, wait for the tax refund to be received or the taxes due to be paid and processed by the IRS.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a 2021 return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-return/help/how-do-i-amend-my-2021-return/00/2544441

AmyC

Level 15

I see a related conversation of yours on stimulus. Please do not amend your tax return over the stimulus. You need to have it traced as @DoninGA stated in the other thread. He is also correct here that the amended, if truly necessary for other reasons, should not be filed until the original is settled and all checks have cleared the banks.

If you received another form or are adding/removing a dependent, then you do need to amend federal and probably state.

I recommend you e-file an amended return as soon as the original return is completely finished- all payments have cleared the banks, E-filing will shorten the refund delay. Please:

Save a copy of the original return before doing an amended return.
See how to file an amended return.
Follow your amend at track an amended return
Here is a great FAQ to show the math for amended returns.
If you will owe money - make that payment by April 18 to avoid penalty or interest.